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Preheat a broiler to high and situate the rack 6 to 8 inches from heat source.
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Place the drumsticks on a slotted broiler pan and season them liberally with salt and pepper.
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Drizzle the drumsticks with a little vegetable oil and place under the broiler for 6 minutes.
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Flip the drumsticks and place them back under the broiler for another 6 minutes.
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While the drumsticks are broiling, start the BBQ sauce.
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Heat a small saucepan with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over high heat.
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Add half of the onion, 2 of the chopped garlic cloves, salt, pepper, the chili powder, and cinnamon.
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Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
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Add the honey, tomato paste, 1/2 cup of the yellow mustard, 1/2 cup of the cider vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, and 3/4 cup of the chicken stock.
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Bring the sauce up to a simmer; turn down the heat to medium and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
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While the sauce is working, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (once around the pan).
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Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 3 minutes.
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Remove the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
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Raise the heat to high and add the remaining half of the onion and 4 chopped garlic cloves.
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Cook them together, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the chopped mustard greens, tossing to coat.
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Add the remaining 1/4 cup mustard and 1/4 cup cider vinegar.
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Stir to distribute.
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Season the greens with salt and pepper, and stir until the mustard greens begin to wilt, a minute or two.
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Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock, bring it up to a simmer, and then lower the heat to medium.
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Cook the greens for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender and spicy but no longer bitter.
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If all the stock cooks away before they are done, add a little more as you go.
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To finish off the drumsticks, remove them from the broiler and pour the BBQ sauce over them.
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Using tongs, coat the drumsticks completely in the sauce.
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Place the coated drumsticks back under the broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Flip and broil for another 2 to 3 minutes.
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Using a paring knife, have a peek inside the drumsticks to ensure that they are cooked through before serving.
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Transfer the mustardy mustard greens to a platter and garnish with the reserved crispy bacon.
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Serve alongside the BBQ drumsticks.
